Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
4
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Views in Rome and its environs
1841
8
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
9
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
10
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
11
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
12
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
13
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
14
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
For life or death
[1880]
15
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
16
Perkins, John (Gardener)
Floral designs for the table
1877
17
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
18
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
19
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
20
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
21
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
22
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
23
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
24
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619–1695
Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent
MDCLXXVI [1676]
25
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
26
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England)
May Christmas bring you many blessings
[1880?]
27
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
28
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
29
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
30
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
31
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
32
Underwood & Underwood
Sun Sculpture stereoscope
not before 1901
33
Map of North America
not before 1634
34
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
35
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
36
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
37
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani
ano. Dni. MDCLXXV [1675]
38
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
39
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
40
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
41
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
42
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
43
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
44
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
45
Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views
46
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
47
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
48
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
49
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
50
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
51
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
52
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
53
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
54
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
55
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
56
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
57
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
58
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
59
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
60
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
61
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
62
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
63
Valentine card
mid-19th century
64
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
65
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
66
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
67
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
68
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
69
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
70
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
71
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
72
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
73
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
74
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
75
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
76
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
77
Moore, Joseph
Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire
1825-1826
78
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
79
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
80
Rodler, Hieronymus
Perspectiua
1546
81
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
82
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
83
Bill for building expenses
1760
84
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
85
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
86
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
87
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
88
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
89
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
90
Ointment pot
between 1650 and 1700
91
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
92
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
93
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
94
Bridgens, Richard
West India scenery with illustrations of Negro character, the process of making sugar, &c. from sketches taken during a voyage to, and residence of seven years in, the island of Trinidad
[1836?]
95
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
96
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
97
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
98
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
99
Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849
Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst